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[quote name='BungieCord' timestamp='1351983110' post='838510'] Mike, AFAIK, there is no consolidated source. I dug all this up from the different manufacturers themselves, from their documentation or advertisements. By my count there are eight consumer-level chronos on the market. I found the numbers on six of them but I could never find anything on the PACTs, and Magnetospeed hasn't yet put out anything I can find. [/quote] Ah. Manufacturers specs? The "hope and change" of the consumer electronics world . Because of the way chrony's work, there is going to be a fixed error in velocity because of the time base frequency error (the CE spec is +/- 1%). Since that error is fixed, all measurements will be off by the same amount, so calculations like SD will be dead nuts accurate. It's real easy to make them accurate. It's much harder to make them read reliably. By their very nature, chrony's should be real accurate, as long as the spacing between the sensors is accurate. That's why I like to have the sensors mounted in the same piece of plastic. I'm not too worried about shooting mine unless it deserves it
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Ready to buy a Glock 19...Give me a thumbs up or your reason not to
mikegideon replied to a topic in Handguns
[quote name='Il Duce' timestamp='1351979997' post='838491'] Excellent choice Sent from my SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 [/quote] Dang. You HAVE turned into a Glock head -
Ready to buy a Glock 19...Give me a thumbs up or your reason not to
mikegideon replied to a topic in Handguns
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A Last Minute Appeal To Libertarians And Non-Voters
mikegideon replied to gun sane's topic in 2A Legislation and Politics
[quote name='6.8 AR' timestamp='1351979395' post='838486'] Maybe so, but I am of the camp that thinks it will be a landslide, come Wednesday morning. It's a small camp, but it is what it is. I am not counting any electoral votes for Johnson. [/quote] Johnson is a gnat. I don't expect him to hit 3% in any state. -
Bungie, Can you send me a link where they discuss precision timing circuitry in Chronographs? I really want to know the answers, because it went right past me in my research. I did read where the M2 had a problem agreeing between two identical units because of the mechanical design (sensor spacing is critical). Not disputing you... just wanna know.
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[quote name='gjohnsoniv' timestamp='1351969851' post='838448'] A .50 Beowolf would also be fun. [/quote] That could kinda be described as a 458 SOCOM necked up to 50 cal. Not sure you would feel much difference on either end. BTW... the .458 has a huge selection of bullets. That was one of the driving forces.
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[quote name='gjohnsoniv' timestamp='1351966100' post='838418'] Yep I do reload. I would really like a .45-70 if for nothing more than just knocking the snot out of anything. If I do get one though, I will definitely cast for it. [/quote] There's something about a big bore! I wanted a 45/70 until I stumbled into .458 SOCOM. Cost is real manageable if you reload. Yep, you'll knock the snot out of something
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Ready to buy a Glock 19...Give me a thumbs up or your reason not to
mikegideon replied to a topic in Handguns
"Fiddley" is maybe the biggest deal for me. I've been deep into both guns, and prefer the simplicity of the Glock. -
I have a Gen4 19 and a Gen4 23. I'm a happy guy.
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A Last Minute Appeal To Libertarians And Non-Voters
mikegideon replied to gun sane's topic in 2A Legislation and Politics
[quote name='OhShoot' timestamp='1351961040' post='838374'] Because such can not win the presidency anymore. [b]If you think so, you don't understand the US electorate as now exists.[/b] No true conservative will ever be president here again until perhaps after a major internal meltdown; if indeed we're still electing presidents at all after that. - OS [/quote] Ding! -
A Last Minute Appeal To Libertarians And Non-Voters
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[quote name='6.8 AR' timestamp='1351960351' post='838367'] In TN I imagine your vote for Gary won't hurt and would be a protest vote. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [/quote] Yep. Of course, you're protesting the will of the people. It's how you get to be president. -
A Last Minute Appeal To Libertarians And Non-Voters
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Ready to buy a Glock 19...Give me a thumbs up or your reason not to
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[quote name='Chucktshoes' timestamp='1351956340' post='838348'] I've never cared for the Glock. Just don't like 'em. I'm a certified M&P fanboy, they just plain feel good in my hand. That's based off of nothing more than the completely subjective criteria of my personal preference. This seems to have turned into an Glock vs M&P thread when it really isn't an either/or proposition. They are both outstanding guns, I, personally, just happen to like one and dislike the other. [/quote] I don't dislike either. I spent plenty of time disliking Glocks. Now I don't. It really is all about personal preference. I'll wind up owning something from the M&P line again. I would already own a Shield if I had the right opportunity. I won't give up any of my Glocks, though. -
Ready to buy a Glock 19...Give me a thumbs up or your reason not to
mikegideon replied to a topic in Handguns
My Glock vs M&P preference is a pretty small one. I was always happy with my M&P, especially with the Apex upgrades. When I bought my M&P9, I picked it over a G19. Now, I'm a Glock guy. Different strokes... -
300 Blackout as a "End of Times" caliber
mikegideon replied to Dolomite_supafly's topic in Survival and Preparedness
[quote name='Dolomite_supafly' timestamp='1351949387' post='838289'] I need to do a little more testing. But you take a 00 buck and push it through a sizer to bring it down to size then load it using a pistol powder. Dolomite [/quote] While you're pushing weird things thru your gun, these might be fun to play with. They weigh 30 grains more than a piece of 00, but are still downright cute... [url="http://www.midwayusa.com/product/142182/hornady-bullets-30-caliber-308-diameter-86-grain-round-nose-soft-point-box-of-100"]http://www.midwayusa.com/product/142182/hornady-bullets-30-caliber-308-diameter-86-grain-round-nose-soft-point-box-of-100[/url] -
Ready to buy a Glock 19...Give me a thumbs up or your reason not to
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[quote name='DaveTN' timestamp='1351947049' post='838271'] Really? A few glocksters claim accuracy issues with M&P’s, and also claim it’s only the full size 9mm’s and that makes sense to you? Type “Glock accuracy problems†into Google and let us know if we should believe all those stories also. The battle for the LEO market is fierce. Because with it comes the private sector. Neither side is above lying nor doing whatever it takes to get it. Glock may be a good gun but they are losing that market to the M&P. They are both good guns. Heck, I’m just glad to see American guns back in the hands of American cops and I can finally buy Tupperware guns without having to buy foreign or 2nd best. There is just no reason not to support American gun manufactures to make sure they remain in our country. [/quote] You know I'm an old S&W guy. I own several. When it comes to the plastic, I'm a Glock fan. I like the M&P line, but traded my copy to Duce for a G19 because he hated the grip angle. Now he doesn't, and has turned into a Glock head like me. I understand wanting to buy American. I just can't do that with guns. My Brownings weren't made in the US either. I'm gonna own me some Brownings... just can't help it . -
300 Blackout as a "End of Times" caliber
mikegideon replied to Dolomite_supafly's topic in Survival and Preparedness
[quote name='AK Guy' timestamp='1351873035' post='837799'] It actually has already been used many times in real "end of world" scenarios across the Globe.Mostly third world countries and genocide. Most folks refer to it as the AK47 in 7.62x39! In all seriousness, it is definitley a great round for those purposes for the same reason as the x39. Only problem I can see is the gun more so than the caliber. Also if you have the resources to load with all those components then ammo is not going to be the biggest issue. [/quote] Horse feathers. There's nothing wrong with an AR. -
300 Blackout as a "End of Times" caliber
mikegideon replied to Dolomite_supafly's topic in Survival and Preparedness
[quote name='Dolomite_supafly' timestamp='1351873232' post='837802'] Yes, any bullet .308"-.311" can be used to load the 300 Blackout. Dolomite [/quote] Might wanna qualify that, G. In a bolt gun. An AR limits the range of bullets. -
Resurrected Mahahn thread. I like it!
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[quote name='OhShoot' timestamp='1351909543' post='838114'] No he's dead. Proves the "inter" part of internet extends very far indeed - OS [/quote] Of course he's dead. That was the whole point of the story. I'm gonna miss him too. I hope he left that 1911 to me
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Best moderately priced weapon light??
mikegideon replied to maroonandwhite's topic in Firearms Gear and Accessories
[quote name='MacGyver' timestamp='1351881085' post='837891'] Good to hear. [/quote] It's not a surprise -
Best moderately priced weapon light??
mikegideon replied to maroonandwhite's topic in Firearms Gear and Accessories
Just got my X300. Downright sexy. Bright too. -
[quote name='Mark@Sea' timestamp='1351878330' post='837861'] This story is just the beginning. If the truth hurts, bury it under bullsh!t. There will be a dozen conflicting stories and excuses, all designed to obfuscate the facts. There was an AC-130 Spectre and a drone overhead. There were combat air forces an hour out. There was a CIA station in town. There was ample prior warning, and several requests for security from the Benghazi mission. Obama was notified at the beginning of the attack, and he went to bed - needed to be well rested for the Vegas fundraiser the next morning. Doherty and Woods held out for what, 8 hours? More than enough time for an effective response. I'm betting the only confusion was caused by intermediate level commanders ordering rescues and then getting slapped down by NCA. [/quote] This
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[quote name='strickj' timestamp='1351874592' post='837809'] In my non-tin foilery, could it be possible that the CIA ops were told to stand down because they were working on getting help? [b]I just find it hard to believe that anyone could let those people die just because [/b]there was nothing better to watch on tv. [/quote] I agree. It will most likely come down to lack of a competent response, if it ever comes out at all. Right now, all we have is battling leaks, and the timeline from the "news" organizations.
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How many guns before you are hoarding them?
mikegideon replied to walton6467's topic in General Chat
[quote name='Mark@Sea' timestamp='1351877475' post='837849'] 1. How many people do you like enough to arm when TSHTF? ____ 2. How many guns do you have? ____ Subtract 1 from 2. If the answer is a negative, you need more guns. If the answer is a positive, you need more friends. [/quote] I figure under those circumstances, friends may come pretty easy. Mine isn't even close to negative